The Department of Homeland Security revoked the 2021 designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals in the U.S., citing concerns about irregular migration and national security. This decision terminates the TPS designation 60 days after the publication of the notice in the Federal Register. The DHS argued that maintaining TPS for Venezuelans undermines border security efforts and is not in the nation's best interest. TPS provides temporary legal residency to individuals from countries facing unsafe conditions. Both the Trump and Biden administrations had previously issued TPS designations for Venezuelans, with differing outcomes. A lower court previously blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end TPS for Venezuelans, a decision later upheld by a federal appeals court. The court found the administration's national security justification lacked evidence and was potentially racist. The DHS stated that ending the 2021 TPS designation is in the national interest. The agency encouraged departing Venezuelans to use a self-deportation program offering incentives.